The library : an illustrated history
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Murray, Stuart A. P.
Contributors
Davis, Donald G.
Basbanes, Nicholas A., 1943-
Published
New York, NY : Chicago : Skyhorse Pub. ; ALA Editions, 2009., New York, NY : Skyhorse Pub. ;, [2009].
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x, 310 pages : illustrations (some color), music, portraits ; 27 cm.
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LC Subjects
Books and reading -- History.
Libraries -- History.
Libraries -- Pictorial works.
Library architecture -- Pictorial works.
Library users -- History.

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Published
New York, NY : Chicago : Skyhorse Pub. ; ALA Editions, 2009., New York, NY : Skyhorse Pub. ;, [2009].
Format
Book
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 306-307) and index.
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The history of libraries from ancient to modern times is presented through a review of the types of documents stored, the structures themselves, the way they have been managed, and the important part they have played in every culture around the world.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Murray, S. A. P., Davis, D. G., & Basbanes, N. A. (2009). The library: an illustrated history . Skyhorse Pub. ; ALA Editions.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Murray, Stuart A. P, Donald G. Davis and Nicholas A. Basbanes. 2009. The Library: An Illustrated History. Skyhorse Pub. ; ALA Editions.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Murray, Stuart A. P, Donald G. Davis and Nicholas A. Basbanes. The Library: An Illustrated History Skyhorse Pub. ; ALA Editions, 2009.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Murray, Stuart A. P., Donald G Davis, and Nicholas A. Basbanes. The Library: An Illustrated History Skyhorse Pub. ; ALA Editions, 2009.

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